Since 1970, average summer nights have warmed across the contiguous U.S. by 2.5°F.In 40% of 246 U.S. locations analyzed by Climate Central, average summer nights have warmed by at least 3°F since 1970.
We all can get overheated on a hot summer day but heat exhaustion is a whole other thing, that can be dangerous and should be taken seriously. If left untreated, it could result in a life-threatening situation known as a Heat Stroke. Heat Strokes occur when your body temperature rises to 103 degrees F or higher. This is due to high humidity levels and the sun being high and more time outdoors.
The planetary scientist explained that from 2 to 4 billion years ago, the moon was a chaotic place. Tens of thousands of volcanoes erupted across its surface and how this could be beneficial for future exploration
The Great Salt Lake has hit a new historic low for the second time in less than a year as the ongoing megadrought worsened by climate change continues to shrink the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi
The predicted active season is a result of several climate factors, including the ongoing La Niña that is likely to continue throughout the hurricane season. This means that temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean will be warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds and an enhanced west African monsoon.
Having your flight delayed due to severe storms or winter weather is not unheard of, but did you know that periods of extreme heat can also delay or cancel your trip?
Arietids Meteor Shower (June 7-8) With a peak display of more than 60 shooting stars each hour, the Arietids are one of the best meteor showers of the year. There’s only one problem: they’re nearly impossible to see. Unlike the Leonids or the Perseids, the Arietids are one of a few meteor showers that peak during the daylight hours.
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) is a collection of thunderstorms that act as a system. An MCS can spread across an entire state and last more than 12 hours. On radar one of these monsters might appear as a solid line, a broken line, or a cluster of cells. This all-encompassing term can include any of the following storm types:
Each year, Earth Day is a time to turn our attention toward the environment and raise awareness about threats to its well-being, from air pollution to climate change. But why does Earth Day fall on April 22? Is there any significance to the date?
Ocean acidification is a change in the properties of ocean water that can be harmful for plants and animals. Scientist have found that in the past 100-200 years, the acidity of our oceans have been on the rise
